Automakers Mahindra and Mahindra on Wednesday launched their most successful and iconic SUV brand Scorpio in an all new avatar in Kolkata.

In
a city hotel, Amit Sagar, vice-president sales along with Manoj
Gupta, general manager-sales (East) unveiled the new model. Sagar
said at the launch that the eastern region has always been a high
selling zone for the Scorpio and this time also they are expecting
huge volumes.

In
Focus

The
all new Scorpio has been launched with some new features like a 140
bhp high power engine under its hood delivering a 320nM torque,
higher by 17 and 14 per cent respectively in comparison with the
previous model.

While
low-end torque ensures a pleasant city drive, a mid-range torque
gives the experience of a smooth highway journey. The refurbished
Scorpio also comes with an all new 6-speed easy shift gearbox and
better transmission along with some aggressive and noticeable
exterior and interior changes.

The
2017 Mahendra Scorpio also comes with a built-in dynamic reverse
camera and a touchscreen GPS. The SUV also boasts of an
auto-temperature control and a more secure new generation braking
system with 9.1 bosch ABS.

The
new model also packs in some extra new features like single-touch
lane change indicator, auto window roll-up, 10-language GPS
navigation and all new panic brake indication.

The
carmaker has also loaded the new Scorpio with features like
anti-theft warning, seat belt reminder lamp, and more importantly,
speed alert lamp with auto door lock facility.